Infrastructure Facilities |
Social and economic development is underway in Isabela due to its adequate network of physical, financial, and communication infrastructure.
Transportation
Telecommunications and Media
As an offshoot of the complete deregulation of the Philippine telecoms industry in the 1990s, Isabela has become accessible to the rest of the country and the world through national direct distance dialing, international connectivity, and expanding multimedia infrastructure. Satellite and cellular phone services are available in the province. Television, radio, and newspaper and internet serve as mainstream media.
Energy and Water
The 540-megawatt Magat hydroelectric plant supplies electrical power to the entire island of Luzon, while Isabela’s electricity supply is provided by the National Power Corporation of the Philippines, and distributed by two local electric cooperatives, ISELCO I and II. The Magat Dam also provides irrigation to the agricultural lands of the province. Piped-water systems are present in most municipalities served by district offices and the Local Water Utility Administration.
Trade and Banking
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